"Chris Martin is an idiot"

"I look at Chris Martin, who says he has never taken drugs in his life, and I think he's an idiot. Doing drugs is the most beautiful thing about being in a rock band," said Gallagher, who claimed to have spent £1m on drugs in his career.

He went on: "At a U2 or Coldplay concert there is always a message about poor people or people dying of hunger. OK, but can't we just have a nice evening? Do we always have to feel guilty?"

All business as usual, but brother Liam Gallagher has already Tweeted on related matters. "Just heard through the grapevine that Noely G is playing guitar on The Nolan Sisters' comeback tour," wrote Liam. "...B Jeezus..."

Obviously a joke – MusicRadar hopes – but maybe it hints that Noel is soon to play guitar with another band?